There's no need to let good food go to waste. Our bloggers have some great recipes for using up leftovers. Whether it's meat, fish, vegetables, or even fruit peels, there are plenty of ways to make use of what would otherwise be thrown away. Not only is it a great way to save money, but it can also help reduce your carbon footprint. So next time you're wondering what to do with those leftovers, remember that cooking them up into something new can be both delicious and environmentally-friendly.

Best Use leftovers recipes from our bloggers


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Cullen Skink

Cullen Skink

It is a warming and filling soup traditionally made with haddock, potatoes, and leeks.

Country Potato Bread, from the pantry

Country Potato Bread, from the pantry

I’ve been experimenting with potato bread for a while now.

Leftover Prime Rib Beef Stroganoff

Leftover Prime Rib Beef Stroganoff

This Leftover Prime Rib Beef Stroganoff is rich, creamy, tasty plus quick and easy to make as well! You've put all that time and effort into roasting the perfect prime rib, now to use the leftovers in something equally tasty! 

Veg fried rice recipe | Chinese fried rice recipe | How to make fried rice - Rumki's Golden Spoon

Veg fried rice recipe | Chinese fried rice recipe | How to make fried rice - Rumki's Golden Spoon

Veg fried rice recipe is one of the most popular versions of Chinese fried rice recipe which is vastly popular worldwide.

Smoked Pork Loin

Smoked Pork Loin

This juicy Smoked Pork Loin is easy to make, and doesn't take long to get that wonderfully smoked flavor! It's perfect for serving to summertime gatherings of family and friends, and the leftovers make incredibly delicious sandwiches!!

Thyme and zesty mustard sauce roasted chicken

Thyme and zesty mustard sauce roasted chicken

I love roasting a whole chicken for dinner because there is only three people to feed in my family and that means we get leftovers for lunch the next day! This version is very delicious, zesty and tangy.

Green Chile Chicken Stew

Green Chile Chicken Stew

This Green Chile Chicken Stew is a family favorite that combines diced green chiles, salsa verde, celery, carrots, potatoes, and chicken for a hearty stew! Use a whole fryer or leftover deli rotisserie chicken for an out-of-this-world stew that is sure.

Turkey 'Meatloaf'

Turkey 'Meatloaf'

This is a fun way to use up leftover turkey from Thanksgiving or anytime you cook too much turkey.

New Use leftovers recipes from our bloggers


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Chicken and Sweet Corn Fried Rice

Chicken and Sweet Corn Fried Rice

Leftover rice gets a genuinely good second life here.

High Protein Chicken Tinga Nachos

High Protein Chicken Tinga Nachos

Bold, flavorful chicken tinga nachos come together quickly for an easy meal or game day appetizer in just 15 minutes, thanks to leftover crockpot chicken tinga! Make these next time you’re craving savory, spicy loaded nachos.

Stuffed Savoury Bitter Gourd

Stuffed Savoury Bitter Gourd

Bitterness is not usually something you chase in a recipe, but here it works in your favour.

Vegetable Paneer Kabab

Vegetable Paneer Kabab

Two cooking steps -- first deep frying, then grilling -- give these kababs a texture you do not get from one method alone.

Chicken and Rajma Rice

Chicken and Rajma Rice

This is a spiced one-pan rice bowl that packs leftover rajma and plain rice into something actually worth eating again.

Gluten-Free Corn Cakes (Sweet or Savory!)

Gluten-Free Corn Cakes (Sweet or Savory!)

These corn cakes are a fabulous side dish, appetizer or breakfast, and they’re a delicious way to use up leftover sweet corn.

Punjabi Milk Curry

Punjabi Milk Curry

This is one of those recipes that feels impossibly resourceful.

BBQ Chicken Pizza

BBQ Chicken Pizza

This recipe gives you two generous pizzas loaded with tangy barbecue chicken and double the cheese, which makes it ideal when you are feeding a crowd or want leftovers that reheat beautifully.

Baked Cauliflower in Cheese Sauce

Baked Cauliflower in Cheese Sauce

This is a proper baked white sauce dish with florets tucked into a creamy cheese custard, then grilled until the top turns golden and crisp.

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